What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Legal Assistant position at Axley LLP?
Named the #1 Law Firm by In Business Magazine nine years in a row, Axley is an equal opportunity employer that is seeking a full-time legal assistant with a minimum of three years of litigation experience. This 40-hour-per-week position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a motivated professional who takes initiative, exercises sound judgment, manages multiple priorities effectively, and adapts well to changing needs. The successful candidate will take pride in producing high-quality work, maintain reliable attendance, collaborate well with others, and contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment.
Hourly rate is based on candidate’s legal experience and background.
The ideal candidate will have prior litigation experience and a commitment to continued learning, professional growth, and process improvement.
- More than three (3) years of hands-on legal support experience, with a strong emphasis in litigation
- Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, applicable laws, and local court rules, including experience working within various county court systems
- Experience electronically filing briefs, motions, and other court documents, and properly serving all parties
- Knowledge of subpoena procedures, coordination with process servers, and preparation and finalization of discovery responses and pleadings
- Ability to format and file briefs in accordance with court-specific requirements
- Exceptional grammar, spelling, proofreading, and attention-to-detail skills
- Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple active matters
- Flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to assist where needed
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare professional letters and memoranda
- Professional communication skills when working with clients, judicial assistants, attorneys, and staff
- Experience calendaring court dates, deadlines, and related litigation tasks
- Ability to monitor open files and identify work needed by attorneys on those matters
- Minimum typing speed of 65 words per minute
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; experience with a document management system and electronic calendar/docket system is preferred but not required
- Ability to lift not more than 20 pounds, as needed
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person